I've had the same thought, soon after I find out about the slurry limiting the edge. It didn't work. I guess the garnets popping up from underneath the edge, have about the same effect. :shrug:
You can easily find out for yourself. Take a razor in good shaving condition and backhone it for 30 laps or so on a Coticule with slurry. Be prepared to re-complete the honing process.:)
Thanks again, for sharing Gary. "Misty slurry", I love that description.:)
I don't think it really matters how the initial bevel got set, the principle with the secondary bevel will work just the same.
For touching up, I'll make a separate post, 'cause there is a unique feature that we can use to our advantage.
Bart.